So here's an interesting scenario....
Let's suppose that with three laps to go Sunday, Perez leads from Verstappen. What happens? Low probability yes, but let's assume it happens. What does Red Bull do? From a team point of view it's clear that Perez yields to give Max the points. But it's Mexico! How do you ask a driver to sacrifice victory in his home grand prix? Hopefully it will be exactly the opposite with three to go haha. But it's an interesting scenario to consider.
Aside from Hungary, we haven't had too much first-turn carnage this year. But I have a sneaking suspicion that Mexico may. It's another track with a very long front straight, meaning the polesitter is vulnerable, the slipstream bringing a tight group to the first braking zone. We saw it in 2019, although everyone mostly got through unscathed. From lights out though to turn 6 it can be messy, especially with how tight the races for 1st, 3rd and 5th in the constructors are. No one will want to give an inch.Grid positions will be a factor, with direct rivals possibly not alongside. But chances are good they'll all be together.
Two off-track things to bring up.... First, word is that Porsche is looking to field a team. They've hinted at it through the years, but are now saying things like 'conditions are right', suggesting that this may be in the very near future. Next year is surely out, but getting in while everyone is starting over with the new car concept would have seemed a good entry point.
Second thing is F1 is saying they want to double the number of sprint qualifying races next year to six. They say the season opener and final race are not candidates, but all the rest are in play. I can't say I'm completely sold on the format, and let's see what happens at Interlagos. But I like it enough to see it more and let it play out.
Oh, and a third thing.... the Andretti/Sauber deal has fallen through evidently. According to Michael Andretti, he pulled out because the deal wasn't right, saying in effect that he was expected to pay for it but not control it. So they pulled out, and will continue to search for the right opportunity.
